As Southern California braces for more wet weather, Los Angeles County officials have issued mandatory evacuation orders Tuesday for people living in areas in the Woolsey fire burn area and all Malibu public schools have closed due to the possibility of mud and debris flows.

The evacuation orders went into effect at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, according to a notice posted to the county’s website.

The National Weather Service is forecasting the incoming series of storms will bring rain and snow to Southern California.

“Not all properties may be directly affected by mud and debris flow; however all roads in the area are subject to closure and residents may have limited access in and around the evacuated communities,” the notice read.

The affected communities include:

Corral Canyon / El Nido

Escondido / Old Chimney

Escondido Drive / Latigo Canyon

Malibu West / Trancas Canyon

Malibou Lake

All of Ramirez Canyon Road and adjacent streets

Paradise Cove Mobile Home Park & Restaurant

The threat of flooding and mudslides has also led Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District officials to close all Malibu public schools — Malibu Middle and High schools, Pt Dume Marine Science Elementary School, Juan Cabrillo Elementary School and John L. Webster Elementary School — for the day.

Riverside County officials had issued a mandatory evacuation order Monday for several communities in the Holy fire burn area, but that was downgraded to voluntary by the end of the day.

Despite the downgrade, Riverside County officials advised residents to remain vigilant and prepared. A shelter is still open at Temescal Canyon High School, located at 28755 El Toro Rd in Lake Elsinore.

Beatriz E. Valenzuela is an award-winning journalist who’s covered breaking news in Southern California since 2006 and has been on the front lines of several national and international news events. She’s worked for media outlets serving Southern California readers covering education, local government, entertainment and all things nerd including comic book culture and video games. She’s an amateur obstacle course racer, constant fact-checker, mother of three and lover of all things adorable.

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